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The great American road trip. Route 66. Ghost towns and big cities. A search for roadside diners that still serve fresh apple pie. Fascinating people. Inspirational people. Natural wonders and historic sites.
Jim Hinckley’s America is built on a sixty year association with Route 66, two lane highways, and colorful characters.
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The Route 66 Bicentennial
The Route 66 bicentennial is not something most enthusiasts are thinking about. After all, the tsunami of Route 66 centennial events has yet to crest. But now is the time to spark conversation about what Route 66 will be 100 years from now. Judging by media coverage this year, the attendance at centennial events, and…
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Hip To The Trip: A Route 66 Tale
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-rmjyw-1ab4409 On today’s episode of Coffee With Jim we visit with Professor Peter Dedek, author and professor of public history at Texas State University. Peter has a delightful new book, Hip To The Trip, Route 66 centennial edition that provides some interesting perspective on this storied old highway. Aside from a thorough dive into the…
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Route 66: More than a highway
Route 66 is more than a highway that connects two of America’s largest cities. For nearly a century this has been the road of dreams, the American story made manifest, and a destination. Today it is also a blending of museums, time capsules, cultures, roadside kitsch, and limitless opportunity for the ambitious entrepreneur. All of these…
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Route 66 Centennial Celebrations
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-5dxqv-1aaac61 Today’s program was a double header with one common theme, Route 66 centennial celebrations. First was our conversation with Rhys Martin. He is president of the Oklahoma Route 66 Association. Rhys is also director of the National Trust’s Preserve Route 66 Initiative. We started with a conversation about Route 66 restaurants. That was a…
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centennial celebrations on The Main Street of America
Centennial celebrations on the Main Street of America, legendary Route 66, are a collective commemoration of the colorful, inspirational, and often controversial American story. And when it comes to the fostering of a sense of community, and bringing out the best in people, this old road in its centennial year has almost magical powers. Simply…
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A Route 66 Centennial Adventure
That alone is reason enough to be planning a Route 66 centennial adventure. Spend a day on Route 66. Discover America. You don’t need an RV to visit with Vickie Ashcraft at the Enchanted Trails Trading Post & RV Park near Albuquerque. This gem is one part modern RV park, one part Route 66 time…
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Route 66 Centennial Milestone
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-p6ggf-1aa1e47 I have been eagerly awaiting an opportunity to visit with David Schwartz of David Schwartz Photography – http://www.picsonroute66.com. His work to document America’s two lane highways with photographic artistry has inspired countless road trips. But it is his focus on iconic Route 66 that has made him a legend. Attesting to his dedication to…
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Neon Dreams: The Glowing Comeback of America’s Roadside Icons
The April 12 episode of Coffee With Jim on Podbean brought this story to life in vivid color. Our conversation with Todd Matuszewicz was a deep dive into the role of neon in reviving craftsmanship and communities. It underscored a simple truth. Neon is more than nostalgia. It’s an economic engine, a cultural touchstone, and…
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Neon Nights
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-zsxfb-1a98106 On this episode of Coffee With Jim, if the soft vibrant glow and entrancing hum of neon is an inspiration for your road trips, today’s conversation with Todd Matuszewicz is not one that you will want to miss. Our hour together went by far to quickly as we discussed the history of neon signs,…
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Route 66 Centennial: An American Story
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-d3s5e-1a8eab7 On today’s program we are serving up a heaping helping of road trip inspiration and innovative ideas about historic preservation, cultural and heritage tourism, related economic development, and the Route 66 centennial. Today’s guest is Ken Busby, Executive Director & CEO, Route 66 Alliance and Contributing Editor of Route 66 Sentinel magazine. We will…
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Thank yoou, sir.
Enjoyable read, Jim.
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